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    Austin Record Convention

    Dealers, collectors, and aficionados gather to share vinyl, CDs, cassettes, posters, shirts, and other music memorabilia from hundreds of vendors. Early-bird shoppers get a day of early access Friday as well as early admission on Saturday and Sunday.
    Sept. 29-Oct. 1. $5; $30 for early shop.  
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    American Indian Heritage Day

    With House Bill 174, the Texas Legislature named the last Friday in September American Indian Heritage Day, which recognizes the historic, cultural, and social contributions American Indian communities and leaders have made to the state. The Bullock Museum, in partnership with Great Promise for American Indians, celebrates the community's Indigenous cultures with a range of activities at the museum, digital resources including a livestream, and an evening public program celebrating traditional and contemporary performing arts. Get the full schedule online.
    Fri., Sept. 29. Free.  
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    Asian World Night Market

    Come hungry to this Asian food festival out in Hutto, featuring more than 60 different food and drink vendors from all over Asia, as well as Asian-inspired arts and gifts. It's a family-friendly event that includes live music, dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, and much more. Bonus: 1,000 free parking spots and shuttle service.
    Fri.-Sat., Sept. 29-30, 4-10pm. $12.  
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    Clowns for a Cause: Austin Pets Alive!

    Here's a comedy showcase that has 100% of sales going to support shelter animals in need, and featuring the laughter-supporting brilliance of Duncan Carson, Brendan K. O'Grady, Eric Snader Dodd, Jeffrey Berner, Hunter Duncan, and Symply Courtney.
    Fri., Sept. 29, 8pm. $30.  
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    St. Elias Mediterranean Festival

    At this 89th annual festival, you'll enjoy Mediterranean cuisine such as flaky spanakopita, savory shawarma, and delectable baklava – plus wine, cocktails, dancing, and live music across two days of delightful Hellenic glory. Opa!
    Sept. 29-30. Fri., 6-11pm; Sat., noon-11pm. $5 (free on Saturday, noon-4pm).  
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    50 Years and a Wake Up: Ending the Incarceration Crisis in Texas

    This year marks 50 years since the United States embarked on a path of mass incarceration that has led to a staggering increase in the prison population. The Sentencing Project and a coalition of advocates, experts, and partners launched an education campaign to raise awareness, and invite guests to learn more at this session.
    Fri., Sept. 29, 6-8pm. Free.  
    Cherrywood Center, 1605 E. 38th 1/2
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    ACL Festival Load-In Closures

    As the massive ACL Fest gets geared up, the city has issued a reminder that there will be various road and park closures leading up to the festival that starts Oct. 6. Get all the details and a handy map online.
    Sept. 25-Oct. 5  
    Zilker Park and surrounding area
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    Austin International Folk Dancers

    Join AIFD for an evening of dances from around the world with no experience or partner required.
    Fridays, 7-9:45pm. $5 (under 18, free).
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    Donate Blood, Get a Free T-Shirt

    We Are Blood wraps up September by offering rocking WAB T-shirts for blood and platelet donors.
    Sept. 15-30. Free.  
    We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drives
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    Final Fridays: Heart Felt

    Join Spike Gillespie for a free hands-on needle felting workshop with all supplies and instruction provided. Participants will create their own felted creation using roving wool and a felting needle, and guests have permission to be creative and inspired!
    Fri., Sept. 29, 10am-noon. Free.  
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    Fresh for Less Mobile Markets

    This program from the city of Austin, run by Farmshare Austin, has opened new market locations. There are now six weekly markets around town that sell Texas-grown produce, eggs, honey, and other groceries all at reduced prices. Most major cards are accepted at these markets and if you are a SNAP customer, you can also use your Lone Star card and Double Up Food Bucks. Locations and schedules are subject to change, so check the current info online to find one near you.
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    GALS Prom

    Celebrating 15 years of birth and perinatal support for over 800 Central Texas families, improving birth outcomes and ensuring no one births alone. Get dressed up for prom and connect with your "fairy doula godmother" within.
    Fri., Sept. 29, 7:30pm. $50-100.
    VUKA Bouldin Creek, 411 W. Monroe
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    Geeks Who Drink Trivia

    The masters of minutiae present trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. Find them at watering holes all over town each week.
    Ongoing
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    Get Here Pop-Up Shop

    As part of Future Front's Emerge series with the Line Hotel, enjoy a curated shopping experience in the lobby with a vendor from FF's creative fair, Front Market.
    Last Fridays, 1-5pm. Free.
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    Learn to Farm

    Farmshare Austin's Farmer Starter program is an immersive training program on a working, certified organic, diversified vegetable farm designed to provide aspiring farmers with the essential skills and training needed to manage a sustainable farming business. Get more info and apply online.
    Applications due Oct. 1
    Apply online
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    Sidecar Junkaroo First Birthday

    Celebrate Sidecar Junkaroo magazine's first year of existence with performances by bands and comedians who have been featured in the past year's issues.
    Fri., Sept. 29, 7-11pm. Free.  
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    Slow Fashion Festival

    A three-day event cultivating connection, community, and awareness around the slow fashion movement includes activations, panels, a market, an art gallery, and fashion show.
    Fri.-Sun., Sept. 29-Oct. 1. $10-50.
    Factory on 5th, 3409 E. Fifth
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    Super Moons

    Experience the energy of the moon in a special Lunar Series tracking full moons and offered exclusively at Pioneer Farms. Join one workshop or all of them, with each one offering two hours under the full moon after dark on historic grounds along the shore of storied Walnut Creek.
    July 3; Aug. 1 & 31; Sept. 29; Oct. 28  
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    Texas State Parks Photo Contest

    Capture your adventures at Texas State Parks. Explore a new trail, discover a cool critter, or catch an awesome sunset, then submit your pics or tag them on social media (#TexasStateParks and #TexasParks100) to win parks passes or H-E-B gift cards.
    Deadline: Nov. 27  
    Submit online
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    Volunteer Builders Welcome at Habitat for Humanity

    Austin Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers age 18 and up in their construction program to assist in building six new homes in Northeast Austin, with shifts Saturdays and weekdays through December.
    Ongoing

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